I know we're not far into 2013, but at the NBC Press Tour in Pasadena, the head honchos were already talking fall TV! And because it's never too late to look forward to a new season, I've got the scoop on your current TV faves and ones you'll want to add to the list. Michael J. Fox's Sitcom *The long-awaited return of Alex P. Keaton Michael J. Fox will be the talk of everyone this fall when his new sitcom premieres. According to NBC Entertainment President Jennifer Salke, "The show is inspired by his life as a father, husband, and man who is grappling with his disease." Fox won't be playing himself (but it's pretty accurate to say he will be playing a loosely-based version at least). *In the pilot, it will show him having just stepped down from his job as a newscaster to deal with [his Parkinson's] disease. But, according to Salke, "[His character] is taking a new medication that is allowing him to function at a high level." *Expect a lot of "fun guest-casting." How about his co-stars from Family Ties and Back to the Future, please? (Are you listening, TV-casting gods?) *Salke previews that "at the

I know we're not far into 2013, but at the NBC Press Tour in Pasadena, the head honchos were already talking fall TV! And because it's never too late to look forward to a new season, I've got the scoop on your current TV faves and ones you'll want to add to the list.

Michael J. Fox's Sitcom

*The long-awaited return of Alex P. KeatonMichael J. Fox will be the talk of everyone this fall when his new sitcom premieres. According to NBC Entertainment President Jennifer Salke, "The show is inspired by his life as a father, husband, and man who is grappling with his disease." Fox won't be playing himself (but it's pretty accurate to say he will be playing a loosely-based version at least).

*In the pilot, it will show him having just stepped down from his job as a newscaster to deal with [his Parkinson's] disease. But, according to Salke, "[His character] is taking a new medication that is allowing him to function at a high level."

*Expect a lot of "fun guest-casting." How about his co-stars from Family Ties and Back to the Future, please? (Are you listening, TV-casting gods?)

*Salke previews that "at the end of the day, he approaches his life and his work with a lot of irreverence. His kids joke about him. For instance, when the kids hear a lot of banging in the bedroom, they say, 'He's either taking a nap or having sex with Mom.'"

*The show will be shot in New York City.

Parenthood

*Guys, I am obsessed with this show and will be so bummed if if it doesn't get an Emmy nomination for best drama this year. But the bigger (and more important) question is whether the critical darling will get picked up for a fifth season. (The show airs the season four finale Jan. 29 to make room for Smash.) The good news is that several executives were quoted as saying what a strong show it is, with NBC Entertainment Chairman Robert Greenblatt adding that it's "the best tonic." I'm hopeful.

*By the way, for those of you watching, I really want to see more of Matt Lauria's character. How cute is he?!

The Voice, Rock Center, and Celebrity Apprentice

*Might The Voice only air once a year? I don't expect the mega-hit to downsize any time soon, but Greenblatt said that if it's hurting the franchise, they'll consider airing it only once a year. Maybe that's why American Idol has lasted so long—after all, we (or at least I do) always look forward to when it's coming back.

*As for the primetime news show, Rock Center, Greenblatt was a little less certain about it's forecast. "We will see... We still believe in Brian Williams and the team." Truthfully, I'd watch Brian Williams in just about anything. (Have you seen his comedic chops on SNL?) But the show will be moving from its current Thursday night to Friday.

*The best line of the day came from Greenblatt when asked about silencing Donald Trump once and for all: "We talked him out of running for President. Wasn't that good enough?"

More Behind-the-Scenes Scoop

*I finally got to meet Grimm star, David Giuntoli, who is beyond handsome in person, and such a delight to talk to. I interviewed him for Obsessed last year on the phone and again just last month for the St. Louis Cardinals magazine. (He's a die-hard fan!) But until yesterday, we had never met, which is one reason I love the TCAs—bringing St. Louisans people together.

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*NBC held a lunch with the cast of 1600 Penn and did it right. Why? Um, Sprinkles cupcakes! How cute are these?

*I had a super fun reunion with Will & Grace star Sean Hayes, who co-starred with me several years ago when we were on the sitcom, Campus Ladies. Aside from being such a brilliant actor, did you know he's also a producer of such shows as Hot in Cleveland and Grimm?